River Ranch: Petting Zoo & Farm Stay

FYI: We do feel like River Ranch is a 5-star stay, but sadly we got rocked by a terrible, blackmail review with no merit, (please feel free to ask about it) we have 1500+ 5-star reviews amongst our Mountain Magic Resort farmstay cabins across all the various platforms!

RIVER RANCH HIGHLIGHTS:
Three King Bedrooms (on each floor) & 4.5 Bathrooms ... Check!
Private Hot Tub with a huge deck overlooking the entire farm & creek ... Check!
Theatre Room, Wine Room, Wood-Burning Fireplace, outdoor seating & dining ... Check!
WiFi, Smart TVs (bring codes), A/C, W/D ... Check!
Pool Table, Fire Pit, Porch Swing & easy access to all amenities ... Check!
Fully Stocked Kitchen (bring spices, oil and food), Basic Coffee Maker & Gas Grill ... Check!
An Instagram-worthy Farm-Stay experience ... Check!

RULES: No Holiday Arrivals or Departures. No visitors allowed to the farm.
PETS: One Dog Allowed: $75 for up to 25 pounds max. More than one dog or a larger dog requires pre-approval - please inquire!

FARM ACCESS / HIGHLIGHTS:
20+ acres to explore & 1/4 mile of state-stocked trout stream ... Check!
Private Petting Zoo, Bird Aviary & Catch 'n Release Fishing Pond ... Check!
Zip Lines (2), Trampoline AND Pickleball ... Check!
Hiking trails, so many swings and whimsical surprises ... Check!

25 mins to Boone, 30 mins to Banner Elk & skiing!

Well-decorated. Well-stocked. Expectations met. We like to let our 50 photos do the talking!

River Ranch is luxury and a true second home, opened only for the winter months (November through April). The cabin is meticulously kept and we keep party sizes at 6 or under. Master King bedroom, pool table and TV room are upstairs with a main level King bedroom (that feels like a master) and one King bedroom downstairs next to your Wine Tasting Room!

Our guest house (Honeymoon Cabin) is a rental as well as our neighboring barns and Airstream. There will be other small families or couples on the farm enjoying the animals and amenities, however, there is no reason for anyone, other than our workers that utilize one of River Ranch's garages for maintenance needs to travel up to your cabin. It sits up on the knoll and the petting zoo and all the amenities are private for only our cabins!

The Bethel area of Sugar Grove is a quaint area, easily accessible, near everything you will need. And the corner store just up the road has all of the basics you may need from milk and eggs to gas. It’s a slower “Valle Crucis” if you are familiar with the area! We have a paved driveway with grading, it can be a difficult climb in the winter months without 4x4. We will always recommend 4x4 in the winter months, however, we are also located off a state-maintained road and we would consider us "easier access."

PETS: We allow only one dog, under 25 pounds, with a $75 pet fee (weight and breed limitations, please ask).